So you’re considering a career in primary teaching ...

Richard English

Centre for Educational Studies

Faculty of Education

The University of Hull

Why Teach?An extremely varied career

Why Teach? A very demanding and

challenging career.

Why Teach?A reasonably well-paid

and secure career.

But the most important reasons ...

Are you thinking of teaching as a career?

Visit schoolsTalk to teachersWork with childrenConsider the possible postgraduate

routes into teaching ...

Postgraduate Routes into TeachingPostgraduate Certificate in Education

e.g. Primary PGCE course at Hull Campus

(5 to 11 year olds)

e.g. Early Years PGCE at Scarborough

(3 to 7 year olds)

e.g. Secondary PGCE courses at Hull Campus (various

specialist subjects)

Details of Hull PGCE courses at http://www2.hull.ac.uk/ifl/ces/courses/pgce.aspx

Details of Scarborough PGCE course at http://www2.hull.ac.uk/scarborough/campus-departments/sse/courses.aspx

Postgraduate Routes into Teaching

School Direct

Salaried route

Non-Salaried route

Main Features of the Hull Primary (5 to 11) PGCE Course

One-year, full-time course, lasting 38 weeks Course starts at the beginning of September About two-thirds of the time is spent in schools

> Two 8-week block placements – ‘Teaching Practice’> Plus other focused work in schools

Substantial training in all primary curriculum areas Strong emphasis on ICT e.g. using interactive whiteboards Professional Studies lectures and tutorials

Many sessions are provided by local teachers It’s a demanding course, but a very rewarding course 60 credits at Masters level Finish at the end of June

Key things to be aware of The GCSE requirements Strong competition for primary places You need to show a commitment to primary education Apply sooner rather than later The Professional Skills Tests (numeracy and literacy)Applicants to ITT courses which start after 1 July 2013 will be required to

pass the skills tests before starting their course.

Any Questions? Where can I find out more about a career in teaching?

http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching

How do I apply?http://www.gttr.ac.uk

Applying for September 2014?Apply sooner rather than later (from September 2013)

Funding Arrangements?University fees to pay (£9000 – September 2012 figure)

Student loans available

Bursaries for those with a 1st (£9000) or a 2:1 (£5000)

Any Other Questions?

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